H.R. 1704 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention
H.R. 1704 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 19, 2005, sponsored by Rob Portman with 114 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 19, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention or the Second Chance Act of 2005 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize, rewrite, and expand provisions regarding adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects, including by authorizing funds to: (1) provide structured post-release housing and transitional housing; (2) facilitate specified collaboratio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Portman (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 72 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 19, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Jul 26, 2006)
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- H.R. 32: Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act
- H.R. 4472: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
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- S. 3880: Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
- S. 1998: Stolen Valor Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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